Vintages Wine Panel: Aromas of plums, violets and spiced black cherry entice you to savour its array blackberry, ripe plum and vanilla, with notes of spicy pepper and cloves. A crisp, medium-bodied red with a bright fruity centre. Open this approachable wine tonight. My note: Light whiff of mocha over some bacon fat: sounds weird but it works. Dark berries and some spice. Very mellow, smooth and medium- to full-bodied.